SOLUTION: a^2+8a+15

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Question 34282This question is from textbook Glencoe Mathematics Algebra 1 Tennessee Edition
: a^2+8a+15 This question is from textbook Glencoe Mathematics Algebra 1 Tennessee Edition

Answer by lyra(94) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am assuming that you want the value of a.
a%5E2%2B8a%2B15=0 Set equation equal to zero
%28a%2B3%29%28a%2B5%29=0Factor
a%2B3=0
a=-3
a%2B5=0
a=-5
Thus, the answer is a=-3 or +a=-5
Smiles,
lyra